Lambton OPP officials allege: On December 24, 2019 at 2:45 p.m. Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Baseline Road in St. Clair Township.
While responding to the scene, Lambton OPP were advised a concerned citizen had attended the scene to check on the driver, at which time, the driver forcibly removed the citizen from his small All-terrain Utility Vehicle and fled the scene in the vehicle.
The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
The vehicle was located abandoned several hours later.
Initial investigation revealed the vehicle involved in the collision had been reported stolen on an earlier date.
The Lambton County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public.
If anyone has any knowledge of this incident they are asked to call the Lambton County OPP at 519-882-1011 or 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at www.sarnialambtoncrimestoppers.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
An update will be provided if/when further details become available.
